With continuous use during the summer season, air filters in your air conditioner become clogged with dirt and debris. Failure to adjust your filter can result in repairs, higher electricity bills and a shorter life span for your air conditioner. 

Thus, replacing your air conditioner filter by calling professionals for AC service in Tempe, AZ, is one of the simplest ways to ensure that your system performs optimally year after year. The great news is that changing your air conditioning unit filter is a simple task if you understand what to do.

What do You Need to do to Replace Your Air Filters?

Here are some things you must do to replace your air conditioner air filters. 

• Locate Your Air Filters

Determine the location of your air purifier. You may have better than one air filter to handle in your home. The air filter, air register, the air handler sideboard and even a window air conditioner unit will need to get replaced or cleaned.

Also, get the right sized air filter before replacing it and choose the same size when looking for a replacement home air purifier. Use a meter stick to measure the dimension, width and thickness of your air conditioner’s air filters and select a new filter using these numbers.

• Replace the Return Air Duct’s Air Filters.

Remove the air filter’s locking mechanism. Wipe down the grill with soft microfiber. If the dust gets only between the slats, use a microfiber cloth wrapped around the edge of a flat screwdriver to clean softly between the panes, or vacuum the lid with a brush attachment. Add a new filter, making sure the air filter points in the right direction. Replace the air filter in the air duct, air handler cabinet, window AC unit, and furnace.

• Change the Air Filter in the Air Handler Cabinet.

Turn off the HVAC unit’s electricity. If you’re unsure how to turn off your furnace, consult the owner’s manual and never use the air without a filter. Unhook or remove the door and wash as directed above. Examine the filter type. Replace it with a new filter in the appropriate size if it is disposable.

Replacing the Air Filter in Your Window Air Conditioner

 

• The first step in changing the air filter of a window air conditioner is to turn off the air conditioner and open the unit.
• Eliminate the front cover to remove the filtration system and mix thoroughly outside to dislodge any remaining dust and dirt.
• Wash the filter gently with soapy water, then thoroughly with clear water. Brush the cover with soapy water before rinsing and drying with a microfiber cloth. 
• Let the filter to air dry before replacing it in the AC unit and reconnect the unit to power.

At GE Home Services, we hold a prominent reputation in the heating and cooling industry serving in Arizona. Our professional technicians are competent in identifying and fixing all your cooling issues and offering the best replacement and AC installation in Tempe, AZ. For more details, call us at 480-376-0755 or drop us a line at [email protected].